Jiang Segu was unaware that Madam Jiang had led people to Huayang Pavilion, nor that she had learned of Liao Luzhen's identity after Wen Dong's kind reminder, and had instead slunk back to Jiyue Courtyard.
When she arrived at Lanyue Courtyard, she heard a voice she didn't want to hear talking to Old Madam Yin.
"This junior was unaware that the old lady and two aunts were present; I have been extremely rude!"
He said it was rude, but showed no intention of leaving.
"I was worried about my cousin Azi, and Azi has always been close to me, so I came here without permission. I hope that you, my aunt and uncle, will not take offense!"
Old Mrs. Yin knew some things from Yin Muheng's words, and since she disliked Liang Shaojie, her expression was not very pleasant.
"Young Master Liang, are you perhaps trying to tarnish my daughter Azi's reputation with these words?"
"This junior wouldn't dare!"
"Don't dare? Don't dare? How could a man like you come here! Even if you're worried about Azi, you should find a different excuse!"
Furthermore, the maids in the courtyard have already told you that we don't want to be disturbed while we're here, yet you still insisted on coming in. This old woman has very questionable intentions and can't help but suspect your motives!
Grandma Yin's sharp gaze swept over Liang Shaojie inch by inch. "Don't tell me you came in to greet us because we are your elders! If that's the case, you shouldn't have been glancing at my granddaughter the moment you entered!"
A flash of resentment crossed Liang Shaojie's lowered eyes.
That old woman's eyes are sharper than a knife!
Jiang Segu lifted the curtain and came in at that moment.
If she had had half the insight of her maternal grandmother, she wouldn't have been so easily fooled by Liang Shaojie.
"Cousin Liang, please go back! Please don't come here so casually in the future, otherwise people will suspect you have ulterior motives, which will not be good for your reputation!"
Jiang Segu's words seemed to be for Liang Shaojie's sake, but the threat in his tone was obvious to everyone present!
Liang Shaojie's clenched fists trembled as he struggled to suppress his anger.
"Cousin Azi is right, I'll be going now!"
Only after the person left did Old Mrs. Yin finally feel relieved.
She hadn't believed Ah Heng's earlier claim that Ah Zi had changed her attitude towards the man surnamed Liang, but now that she had seen it with her own eyes, she was finally at ease.
This man surnamed Liang is no good man; he is unworthy of the sincere-hearted Azi!
Just then, Jiang Segu dropped a bombshell on everyone.
"Grandmother, while you're here, I'd like to arrange a marriage for my brother!"
"Azi, even if you are still young, you absolutely cannot act so recklessly! Your father and mother have just passed away, how can you make such a decision! Don't even think about it, you can't even mention it!"
Grandma Yin stepped forward and earnestly said, "Even if you're trying to protect your mother's dowry, you can't just act without any consideration!"
When no one was watching her, Fourth Grandma Yin breathed a sigh of relief, but the next moment she said some unforgiving words.
"Azi, you're so young, yet your actions are utterly disheartening! I just mentioned borrowing your mother's dowry, and you immediately arranged a marriage for your brother. Isn't it obvious you're trying to compete with me?"
"Fourth sister-in-law, what are you saying! We have never allowed anyone to touch Second Sister's dowry, so how can Azi compete with you?"
"Sister-in-law, you make it sound so easy! It's not like my brother has been detained by the Canal Gang and his fate is unknown, so naturally you're not worried or concerned!"
"shut up!"
Old Madam Yin slapped Fourth Madam Yin across the face. "Yan, if you dare to speak nonsense again, I will divorce you, my unfilial and unvirtuous wife, on behalf of Fourth Son!"
"Waaah..."
Grandma Yin covered her face and burst into tears, "So you're all family, and I'm the outsider! But don't you ever think about who I'm thinking of!"
Now you say I'm unfilial and unvirtuous, but who was it that personally went to my door to propose marriage back then!
Now that Fourth Master is in trouble, not only do you not offer any solutions, but you also want to divorce me, who is devoted to Fourth Master!
Grandma Yin wiped away her tears and said angrily, "Fine! Fine! Divorce me! You've divorced me, and I'll be relieved! I don't want to get involved in any more of your Yin family's messy affairs!"
But I also want to make it clear: if you want to divorce me, you have to compensate me!
I married into your Yin family as a virgin, and haven't enjoyed a single day of happiness. I've endured countless days of fear and anxiety, and even given away my entire dowry. Now you want to divorce me just like that? It's not as simple as a mere whisper in the wind!
Old Mrs. Yin was also furious. Pointing at Madam Yin, she said, "Go and settle things with her, settle accounts one by one. Our Yin family will never take advantage of anyone! Then, hire a carriage for me and send her back to the Yan family!"
"Mother, no!"
"What else is unacceptable! Can't you see that his heart is no longer with our Yin family? What's the use of forcing someone like that! Go, go and deal with him over there, don't bother me!"
Grandma Yin had no choice but to follow Old Madam Yin's instructions and lead Fourth Grandma Yin to the west wing...
Jiang Segu stood aside, sensing that something was amiss.
In her previous life, Fourth Aunt was not such a heartless person!
After the Yin family completely collapsed, she showed no intention of escaping with her three-year-old son. She even personally fed the child poison and eventually died by drinking poison herself!
How could my fourth aunt have turned out like this in this lifetime?
Jiang Segu couldn't understand it, and neither could the girls from the Yin family.
My aunt, who has always been gentle, seems to have become a completely different person!
Looking at the confusion on the children's innocent faces, Grandma Yin didn't offer any explanation. Instead, she felt a pang of sadness, thinking that she hoped these children would never understand the reason behind it all.
Suppressing her heartache, she pulled Jiang Segu aside and asked, "You just said you wanted to arrange a marriage for your brother, have you found someone? Which family's daughter is she? This manor is now a den of wolves and tigers, I'm afraid an ordinary girl wouldn't be able to withstand it!"
Jiang Segu comforted her, "Grandmother, don't worry. Not to mention the Marquis's mansion, even a place like the palace that eats people up can't do anything to her!"
Then, she told Madam Yin about Liao Luzhen's background and what happened at Bishuitang.
Only then did Madam Yin feel relieved. "But Miss Liao was the one who suffered a loss after all, so don't mistreat her afterwards!"
"That's natural!"
After agreeing, Jiang Segu hesitated for a long time before asking about Grandma Yin.
But Grandma Yin said, "Grandmother is tired and wants to rest!"
Therefore, Jiang Segu could say nothing more!
After settling Old Madam Yin in, Jiang Segu had just stepped out of the house when he heard the mournful voice of Fourth Grandma Yin.
"You, Fang family, how dare you try to fool me like this! Let me tell you, if your Yin family continues to try to fool me like this, I'll go to the Dali Temple and sue you right now!"
You're only offering a thousand taels as compensation? You're treating a beggar like this!
Let me go, you lowly servants, let me go right now…
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